Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Etse Dafeamekpor, has expressed deep concern over the efficiency and transparency of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), describing its operations as “guzzling money” without delivering measurable results.
Speaking on Joy Super Morning Show, Dafeamekpor claimed that the OSP, despite being allocated substantial funding, has not delivered on its mandate. “We just gave them 250 million cedis for 2026, nearly the same sum for 2025. Yet the Attorney General’s office, with similar funding, manages cases more effectively through regional offices,” he said.
He expressed frustration over what he described as protracted investigations that rarely result in prosecutions. “When lawyers take their clients to the OSP, they are sometimes threatened. I have seen two instances where lawyers were restrained or even arrested for disagreeing with procedures,” Dafeamekpor said.
The MP criticised the OSP for remaining concentrated in Accra, despite prior commitments to decentralise and establish regional offices. “They shouldn’t be cocooned in Accra. Regional officers reporting to the centre would reduce operational costs and increase accessibility for citizens nationwide,” he argued.
Dafeamekpor said the parliamentary oversight aimed to improve accountability, not to politicise the issue. “This is Parliament acting in its capacity. We commend that Parliament can initiate its own actions, even if we have backtracked in certain areas, believing in the president’s wisdom to give institutions time to improve,” he explained.
He emphasised the need for decentralisation and better resourcing to strengthen the OSP’s effectiveness. “Where we are now, regional offices should exist. This would allow the OSP to serve all Ghanaians, not just those near Accra,” Dafeamekpor said.
The MP concluded that while the OSP deserves a second chance, structural reforms and improved operational strategy are essential to ensure it fulfils its mandate of combating corruption efficiently across Ghana.